noun🔗ShareTyphonA weather phenomenon in the northwestern Pacific that is precisely equivalent to a hurricane, which results in wind speeds of 64 knots (118 km/h) or above. Equivalent to a cyclone in the Indian Ocean and Indonesia/Australia."The typhoon caused widespread flooding and power outages across the island. "Le typhon a causé des inondations généralisées et des pannes de courant sur toute l'île.weatherdisasterenvironmentgeographyphenomenanatureoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTourbillonner comme un ouraganTo swirl like a hurricane."The leaves were typhooning around the old oak tree during the powerful storm. "Les feuilles tourbillonnaient autour du vieux chêne pendant la puissante tempête.weatherdisasternatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading